Child Life Specialist

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Plays an integral role in fostering the emotional, developmental, intellectual and physical wellbeing of children in the inpatient and outpatient setting by creating a welcoming and nurturing environment. Ensures the comfort of the patients and their families by demonstrating the basic principles of family-centered care and fostering positive hospital community relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in child life, child development, psychology, or a related field required
Certified Child Life Specialist [CCLS] - Association of Child Life Professionals Child Life Certification Commission preferred (need to be obtained within a year of hire)
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
Knowledge of infant, child, and adolescent growth and development.
Strong teamwork and collaborative skills.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred
related experience 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Assess children's response to illness, hospitalization and/or treatment.
Responds to child life orders in a timely manner.
Implements and enforces hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Develop goals for a family service plan based on family, parent, and child assessed needs.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries with all parties at all times
Participates in the development of standards of performance with department leadership.
Communicates plan of care with multidisciplinary team members as appropriate.